Then we attended Highlands Community Church's Christmas series this December titled, Illuminate, where we learned about God's love to give us awe and gratitude to replace our shame/ambivalence. An apt message for goodwill to all people and peace on earth (Luke 2:14).

The night prior we stopped by Gene Memorial Coulon Beach Park to see the Clam Lights, although the park ousted us at 9pm. I'd like to see the park stay open until 10pm in December for folks to come on down and enjoy the lights.